Frankenstein Volume 3 Quotes Flashcards

Victor's Perception of Marriage

• Victor expresses horror at the thought of uniting with Elizabeth, indicating deep-seated fear and dread about his future.
• His marriage is overshadowed by guilt, showing how his past actions haunt him.

Guilt and Anticipation

• Reflecting on his creation of the female companion, Victor's enjoyment of life is tainted by guilt, revealing a loss of romantic idealism due to past choices.

Constant Fear

• Victor is engulfed in fear of encountering the creature he created, emphasizing his ongoing torment by his own creation.

Rejection of Creation

• After destroying the female creature, Victor proclaims he will never create another being like the first, illustrating a profound sense of failure in his paternal responsibility.

Rage Against the Creature

• His desire to seek vengeance against the creature highlights a duality, reflecting his internal conflict and the theme of duality in the story.

Reflection on Identity

• Victor questions his own existence and material substance, contributing to the exploration of identity and the essence of humanity, relevant to the double theory.

Paranoia and Death

• He fears the creature's intent to kill him, using the term "consummate" only in the context of death, which carries a sinister connotation that contrasts with the notion of marriage.

Nighttime Fears

• The mention of night instigating fears illustrates how darkness symbolizes dread and heightens his anxiety, creating a contrast with the expected romanticism of his wedding night.

Desolation in Life

• Victor speaks of losing friends one by one, showcasing the theme of isolation and despair that permeates his life, resulting in a sense of desolation.

Desire for Escape

• Expressing a wish for death, Victor longs for relief from his continuous suffering, underscoring his emotional turmoil and the heavy burden of his creator's guilt.